Transition Resource Coordinator for Snohomish County. Collaborating to support all DDA eligible students on their path to life after school. Views are my own.
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I’m advocating for love and compassion in schools.
🌟 "From Behaving to Belonging" is a must-read for all educators! Discover effective strategies to create a major shift in schools nationwide, celebrating the uniqueness of every student.
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A Critical Look at the IDEA Due Process Hearing System and Suggested Improvements
Jan 25 - 11:00am - 12:15pm cadreworks.org/events/webina…
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Generations of Korean Americans have woven their rich culture and vibrant heritage into the very fabric of our nation.
On Korean American Day, the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates the immense contributions and strength of the Korean American community.
ALT A letter from President Biden on Korean American Day.
The Snohomish County Council unanimously passed Resolution 24-002 recognizing January 13, 2024, as Korean American Day in Snohomish County
“That’s the story of many immigrants, and I know our country was built on the shoulders of immigrants,” Jason Moon, Mukilteo Council member
ALT Snohomish County members along with Jason Moon and member of public smile for camera, holding a copy of the resolution.
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We are thankful for the 123 schools in WA State that have helped us collect over 218 surveys about the strategies educators use to include autistic students in education settings. Please help us reach our 360 survey goal!
Interested in participating? Email us at [email protected]
The 36th National NRCP Conference Paraeducators, Related Service Providers, & Interveners will be held virtually on January 25-27th with an optional Leadership meeting on January 24th.
Check out the Registration site for details! nrcpara.org/conference/ via @paraeducator
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Our upcoming feature documentary, The Ride Ahead is a @jstorypartners grantee! We first explored Samuel’s transition into adulthood in #MyDisabilityRoadmap & nearly two years of additional filming and editing later, the film shares his full, complex story. bit.ly/4apLYA0
ALT Photo of Judy Heumann and Samuel Habib next to each other in their wheelchairs, smiling. Text above reads: Jewish Story Partners, The Ride Ahead, Director and Producer Dan Habib, Director Samuel Habib, Fall 2023 Grantee
You Are Not Alone: Building Hope, Resilience, & Skills to Navigate Crisis - Hosted by SnoCo Youth Suicide Prevention Taskforce. 2/3/24, at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo, WA. Join for therapy dogs, music, art, swag, food, along with training & resources. Scan the QR Code.
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The health care system can be tricky to navigate, especially if you're a teen or young adult. #TeenHealthHubWA was created with and for WA young people to find answers to their health questions.
Credible, compassionate, and here when you need it: doh.wa.gov/teenhealthhub
ALT Image of a cat looking happy. Text reads “ Have questions about your health? Check out Teen Health Hub WA!”
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Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities!
Disabled people make up 15% of the population worldwide.
Disabled adults make up 27% of the population in the United States.
Disabled people die or are injured 2-4x more than nondisabled people.
#InternationalDisabilityDay
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“Simply providing basic service alone is no longer enough to constitute meaningful engagement with the individual,” wrote Carol L. Dobak, deputy commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration.”
Read the 21 page Tecnical Assistance #DVR rsa.ed.gov/sites/default/fil…
Join Human Rights, Disability LGBTQ, Women’s Commissions, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, UW Center on Human Rights for “Disability Rights are Human Rights” and what does the future look like for our vulnerable population. townhallseattle.org
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FREE WEBINAR! Join us on December 6 from 5-6 EST with @CECMembership and @thinkcollegeICI, moderated by @_danhabib, to learn about college options for students with intellectual disabilities. Registration & more info: bit.ly/46N50hH
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"Perception drives expectations. Expectation drives opportunity. Opportunity drives achievement. Achievement drives perception." - practical AAC #NWACS2023 #WaEdu #AAC
E.J. KOH AUTHOR BOOK READING November 12 share.peachjar.com/flyers/25… #peachjar
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“Two of our Emmy-winning filmmakers are directors with disabilities. When editors hire journalists with disabilities & accommodate them, it leads to deeper and more sensitive coverage. So I’m especially proud of these short films, and those who made them." nytco.com/press/the-new-york…
If you believe a child with a disability has been improperly secluded, you can file a complaint through the Civil Rights Division Portal.
Combating Improper Seclusion in Schools justice.gov/crt/schoolseclus…
Employment of Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities Conference Registration is OPEN!
STATE OF THE SCIENCE ON EMPLOYMENT OF TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES
Nov 1 & 2 | 10:00am - 1:30 pm PT
Location: Virtual and FREE, CRC available! #Transition
transition.vcurrtc.org/regis…
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Check out our Behavioral Health toolkit! It covers various aspects of behavioral health, including crisis response, school-based services, medical systems, family support networks, and advocacy for systemwide improvements. wapave.org/behavioral-health…
